5 Questions
Which hormone is responsible for the suppressed serum TSH levels in the first trimester of normal pregnancies?
hCG
What is the definition of subclinical hyperthyroidism in pregnancy?
Suppressed serum TSH with normal fT4 and/or fT3 levels
What is the recommended treatment for subclinical hyperthyroidism in pregnancy?
No treatment is recommended
When should maternal serum fT4 concentrations be measured if a suppressed serum TSH is detected in the first trimester?
In conjunction with evaluating subnormal serum TSH
What are the two most common causes of hyperthyroidism in pregnancy?
Graves' disease and gestational transient thyrotoxicosis
Test your knowledge on maternal hyperthyroidism in pregnancy with this quiz. Learn about the definition of maternal hyperthyroidism, including suppressed serum TSH levels and elevated free T3 and/or free T4 levels. Discover the difference between maternal hyperthyroidism and subclinical hyperthyroidism, and understand the potential impact on maternal and fetal outcomes. Find out if treatment is recommended for subclinical hyperthyroidism in pregnancy.
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